US3854239A
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Attachment structure for puppet, manipulator combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-25
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1994-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A puppet manipulator and a manipulator-puppet combination and improvement wherein the manipulator comprises an elongate member uniquely releasably secured, at a beveled edge thereof, with an associated puppet. The means of securement comprises releasably interlocking fabric portions, respectively attached to the puppet and the manipulator thereof, wherein one of said fabric portions overlaps another of said fabric portions.
Inventors
- 👤 B Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63J; A63J19/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/40; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/30; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
In a puppet and manipulator combination comprising a puppet and a manipulator attached thereto, an improvement wherein said puppet has a back surface having secured thereon first attaching means comprising an attachment-type, fabric, flexible overlap member, said manipulator comprising an elongate member provided at one end with an attached plate which is inclined with respect to the axis of said elongate member, second attaching means comprising a releasably securable fabric attachment member secured to said plate and detachably cooperatively self-securable to said flexible overlap member by surface engagement therewith, said fabric attachment member being disposed over said plate, and doubled back over at least one edge of said plate, said fabric attachment member being adhered in place in its doubled back configurement with respect to said plate, said flexible overlap member having, along at least one edge thereof, a foldable flexible overlap portion, said plate with said fabric attachment member being releasably secured to said flexible overlap member in a manner such that said flexible overlap portion is overlappingly disposed around at least said one edge of said plate and in said surface engagement with said fabric attachment member where the latter itself doubles back over said plate edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
In a puppet and manipulator combination comprising a puppet and a manipulator attached thereto, an improvement wherein said puppet has a back surface having secured thereon first attaching means comprising an attachment-type, fabric, flexible overlap member, said manipulator comprising an elongate member provided at one end with an attached plate which is inclined with respect to the axis of said elongate member, second attaching means comprising a releasably securable fabric attachment member secured to said plate and detachably cooperatively self-securable to said flexible overlap member by surface engagement therewith, said fabric attachment member being disposed over said plate, and doubled back over at least one edge of said plate, said fabric attachment member being adhered in place in its doubled back configurement with respect to said plate, said flexible overlap member having, along at least one edge thereof, a foldable flexible overlap portion, said plate with said fabric attachment member being releasably secured to said flexible overlap member in a manner such that said flexible overlap portion is overlappingly disposed around at least said one edge of said plate and in said surface engagement with said fabric attachment member where the latter itself doubles back over said plate edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said fabric attachment member is doubled back and secured to said plAte over opposite edges of said plate, said flexible overlap member likewise being releasably doubled back about said plate and having doubled-back edges engaging said fabric attachment member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said flexible overlap member is sewn to said back surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Structure according to claim 1 wherein said back surface of said puppet includes a plate provided with said flexible overlap member which faces rearwardly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |